# Glance vs Ripple Speed Reading

The clearest difference is price: Ripple Speed Reading at Free against Glance's $3.99. Ripple Speed Reading also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Glance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Ripple Speed Reading is free to download; Glance costs $3.99 up front. Ripple Speed Reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Glance asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Glance against 5.0 for Ripple Speed Reading. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glance | Ripple Speed Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance-epub-speed-reader/id6747596694/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripple-speed-reading/id6759067335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PETER ZDANKIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821932260) | [Raindrop Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876621351) |

## What reviewers say

### Glance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance-epub-speed-reader/id6747596694)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a minimalist reading experience using RSVP technology to display text word by word. It helps users focus by eliminating distractions and entering a state of flow. Import your own books and customize the reading experience with various fonts and color schemes.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed reading technology, Import EPUB, MOBI, and save Texts/URLs, Two reading modes (overview and speed), Customizable fonts and color schemes, Ad-free and tracking-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ripple Speed Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripple-speed-reading/id6759067335)

This app helps you read faster by displaying words one at a time in a fixed position, keeping your eyes still and mind focused. Import web articles and DRM-free EPUB books to improve comprehension with a distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** Single-word, fixed-point reading, Adjustable speed (50-1000 WPM), Import web articles and EPUBs, Automatic chapter detection, Minimal, calming interface, Light, dark, and neutral themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ripple Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Ripple Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Ripple Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glance free?

Glance costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ripple Speed Reading free?

Ripple Speed Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Glance or Ripple Speed Reading?

Ripple Speed Reading is rated higher. Glance averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Ripple Speed Reading averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Glance or Ripple Speed Reading have ads?

Neither Glance nor Ripple Speed Reading shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*